Sadly, the 2017 Budget Didn’t Mention Galamsey Even Once!

The 2017 budget statement read to Parliament by Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta on 02 March, 2017 was a very competent one.  It was also quite transparent. It conveyed a clear balance of payments message. The minister said, “The balance of payments (BOP) turned surplus for the first time since 2011, due to [an] improved current account … Read more

Sadly, the 2017 Budget Didn’t Mention Galamsey Even Once!

The 2017 budget statement read to Parliament by Mr Ken Ofori Atta on 02 March 2017 was a very competent one. It was also quite transparent. It conveyed a clear balance of payments message. The minister said, QUOTE: “The balance of payments (BOP) turned surplus for the first time since 2011, due to [an] improved … Read more

President Against Council of State Being A Rubberstamp

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday sworn into office members of the Council of State, calling on them to be frank and bold in offering constructive criticism and practical counsel to him. He reminded the members that the Council was not an extension of the executive and therefore should be independent and draw the … Read more

Know Akufo-Addo’s 24-Member Council of State

The Council of State has a very significant role to play in the governance of the country, as it is enjoined by the 1992 Constitution (Chapter 9, Article 89) to “counsel the President in the performance of his functions”. Its advisory role is akin to what pertains in many families where there are elders to … Read more

Twists, Turns Mark Council of State Elections

Ten people from different backgrounds were elected at selected voting centres yesterday as regional representatives on the Council of State. In some of the regions, some of the candidates withdrew from the poll for personal reasons or stepped down to support other candidates. In the Greater Accra Region, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ideal … Read more

Sarkodie – Trumpet Lyrics Ft. Medikal, Teephlow & Strongman

Posted in African Lyrics (Sarkodie) Mese obiaa ambɔ m’aba so a me a mɛbɔ me trumpet Mese obiaa ambɔ m’aba so a me a mɛbɔ me trumpet, joh Verse 1: (Teephlow) So many guys are rpping Obia se ne tili bom ɛbɛ to me dɛ me kita mic a n’agye Oclaim best rapper ɔse dɛ … Read more

The Campaign That Cost JM His Presidency

On one side was a twice warmed-over candidate in the twilight of his political career. And on the other side, beneath the umbrella, was the youthful incumbent with the newly minted acronym, J. M (Junior Moses). If ever there was a David and Goliath contest, this was it. When the fateful day (December 7) arrived, … Read more